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\nFinding the right candidate for a job can be an expensive and complicated process. It\u2019s not only about finding an individual who has the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to do the job well. Employers also seek to recruit candidates who have the right values and personality to be a good match for the company culture. Increasingly, employers want to learn more about candidates than they can glean from a CV and a job interview. This is where pre employment tests prove useful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Pre employment tests include a wide range of assessments that strive to build a more rounded picture of who you are as a candidate and your potential to be a valuable addition to the workforce. Generally, these tests are designed to match you to the job and the company culture, placing value on relevant skills or personal traits. For instance, one role may need a good team-worker who is accepting of instruction, leadership, and structure, while another role may place more value on managerial skills, autonomy, and decision-making.<\/p>\n

The good news is that pre employment tests don\u2019t only benefit employers. They can also provide jobseekers with an extra opportunity to demonstrate your suitability. <\/p>\n

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What type of tests might you face when you apply for a job?<\/h2>\n
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The type and range of pre employment tests used by an employer will vary depending on the requirements of the job advertised, so let\u2019s look at the six most common types of test.<\/p>\n

 <\/i> Personality<\/h3>\n

Personality tests<\/a> seek to identify your personal traits, such as whether you are an introvert or an extrovert and how open you are to new experiences. In a pre employment context, personality tests are used to measure how good a fit you are for the job, the working environment, and the company. Well-known personality tests include:<\/p>\n